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What Smart-Card Standards Are There?
Where can I find information regarding the various standards for smart cards? —Name withheld ——— International standards for smart cards are established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and you can obtain the specifications for ISO...
RFID in Health Care Gets Some Attention
Genesis Health was recently featured on the local news. So where is the national media?
Are Any RFID GPS Systems Available?
Is there an RFID-based system that uses Global Positioning System technology, allowing you to can see an object's location on a Web site? —Name withheld ——— There are several tags on the market that combine RFID for relatively short-range and in-door tracking with GPS...
Can Hackers Read RFID Chips on Credit Cards?
I've been researching the issue of RFID skimming. However, I can't find conclusive sources on the true risk of this issue. Is it possible to read RFID chips on credit cards? If so, what type of information can hackers obtain? And do they need a credit card terminal to...
How Many RFID Resellers Are There?
Are there any reliable numbers available regarding the number of companies in the industry that resell radio frequency identification products? —Name withheld ——— I don't have a specific number, but there are many if you define the term "reseller" broadly. There are...
Tracking People With RFID Passports
Researchers in Britain say passports with RFID transponders can be used to track individuals, but here’s why their report isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.
What Is Medical RFID Tagging?
Please explain what the term "medical RFID tagging" means. —Name withheld ——— To be honest, I really don't know, as it's a term we don't use, and one that is not precisely defined. It could mean tagging medical devices, such as pacemakers and stents. It could also...
Why Sweaters Sell for Less Than $2 Apiece
Retailers want to boost their margins, but they can’t do so until they improve their inventory accuracy.
How Does Tag Movement Affect Readability?
I am a student at the University of Aveiro, in Portugal, and am currently working on a project involving a long-range RFID interrogator (Alien Technology's ALR-8800 reader) and passive tags. After conducting several tests, the workgroup concluded that the distance at...
Can Passive RFID Identify Vehicles?
First of all, I would like to thank RFID Journal for all of the great information you publish. It is very valuable. Our company is also working on an RFID project, and we would like to know if there are any passive RFID-based vehicle-identification systems currently...
Is This What Passes for Retailing?
A trip to Home Depot to buy tiles suggests the company has big inventory problems.